Crowns are all the rage these days. Whether it’s royal weddings or royal babies, The Crown on Netflix or the crown on that creepy Burger King, it seems Americans can’t get enough of our former monarchy. At Pound Ridge Cosmetic Dentistry, we’re more into another sort of crown, the tooth lifesaver kind. Sometimes a crown …
Now that we’re finally putting this darn virus in the rear-view mirror, most of us have spent far more time hanging around the house over the past 16 months than we had in years, maybe ever. It contributed to shortages of new couches and computers as everyone upgraded their stuff. Did the same happen with …
The health of babies who are born with a lip or tongue tie can be affected in a myriad of ways, including nutritional issues and speech. These babies often are unable to latch onto the nipple properly leading to fatigue, poor nutrition, inadequate weight gain and more. Mothers are also affected with nipple soreness, infections …
The Journal of the American Dental Association, JADA, published an article in October 2018 that set new evidence-based guidelines for treating dental decay. Research over the past 10 years has shown that there is often no need for the traditional “fill and drill” approach that has defined dentistry for decades. This preventative approach offers major …
Wanting to look your best is only normal and good self care means looking at all all the options. A lot of guys these days are becoming increasingly focused on skin-care. Botox (and fillers too) no longer discriminates on the basis of gender. The taboos are rapidly lifting, especially for the millennial generation. Botox …
If you’re missing most or all of your teeth, there are several tooth replacement options that may benefit you. Many patients are turning to Hybrid Implant Dentures, an innovative solution for replacing full rows of teeth. So what are they and why are they quickly becoming the most sought-after tooth replacement option for dental patients? Here’s …
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Because our focus is on prevention. And to that end we offer our patients a free second cleaning each year. In other words, every other cleaning, assuming no more than 6 months has elapsed, is free!! We make this offer because cleaning, both at home (brushing twice/day) and in the office are critically important to …
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Teeth can use their own natural ability to repair large cavities Scientists at Kings College in London have discovered a new method of stimulating the renewal of stem cells in tooth pulp using an Alzheimer’s drug. The ABC’s of cavities or a look beneath the surface An infection or trauma can expose the inner, soft …
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Do Bottled-water beverages cause tooth decay, sensitivity and other concerns? We all know water is good for our health. 8 glasses a day! Dehydration is a serious health concern for people of all ages. But what about bottled-water beverages including flavored waters, sports drinks, and many other alternatives? Are they good for us? Who regulates …
Regular preventive dental visits are important throughout our lives, and, during pregnancy, they are even more essential. Yet nearly half of women don’t see a dentist during pregnancy. All infections in a pregnant woman, including tooth decay and gum disease, pose a potential risk to the baby’s health as well as the mother’s. Hormonal changes …
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